Rotary International recently celebrated its 110th anniversary, an occasion that was acknowledged by Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors president Dave Cortese.

Ed Jellen, Rotary District 5170 governor, called the board”s acknowledgment “a great honor.”

“Every year the collaborative effort of 4,000 Bay Area Rotarians donate on average $1.5 million and thousands of volunteer hours and expertise to help sustain vital community programs,” Jellen said.

Through fundraisers, the clubs have provided scholarships, youth leadership training, art and STEM education in the classroom, computers, books, school supplies, hot breakfasts and luncheons, warm clothing, medical supplies and free health clinics for the uninsured. Rotary funds also helped lead to the global eradication of polio.